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Blogs => Player Blogs => Topic started by: homerwannabee on August 15, 2015, 04:22:12 pm
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A year, and a half ago I was in a really bad bind. I really thought I was going to be homeless. I had exhausted every avenue I thought of.
I sold off my 99 percent of all of what I collected over the years. My album collection gone, sports card collection gone, Amazing Spiderman collection gone.
I even went through my retirement savings from the six years as a Substitute teacher.
So as a desperate last resort I asked on my Facebook page for donations. I did it not expecting anything. I thought I would be lucky to get $20.
But something funny happened, you guys came to my rescue. In all I received $1250. All of which came from the Donkey Kong Forum.
What did I do with the money? I spent it on that months rent, and with the extra I decided to travel back, and forth to Truck Driving school.
To be honest I sucked as a truck driver in the beggining, and I had my ups, and downs with this career.
But having said that, I feel I finally made good on that help.
I did eventually move out, and just rent a room. But having said that I now have paid rent plus utilities until the end of the year.
I also now have over $4,000 in the bank. So I am finally not in danger if being homeless anytime soon.
I don't know if I would be in the same position without your help.
Why did I take so long with this thank you post?Because simply I wanted a happy ending, and I finally after all this time have one to give.
So from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Edit: In my own way I have a fun way of paying it forward in the coming year if things continue to go well.
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You're welcome George. I'm glad it worked out in the end.
-Ken
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thats fantastic news, george! im sincerely happy for you :)
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Go get 'em George! This accomplishment is way better than anything you could do on DK3. We're proud of you!
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:) Glad you're doing well sir, I hope you continue the upward climb. <YSG>
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Awesome to hear George. Glad things are working out :)
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That's great news, George. I hope everything continues to go well for you.
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So happy for you George! I hope it keeps on getting better. Kreygasm
Keep your head down and do what needs to be done and I'm sure sailing will continue to be even smoother than it has been in the past. :)
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Things were bad for you George, I remember it well.
Great to hear you are in a good place again and good luck for the future.
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But something funny happened, you guys came to my rescue. In all I received $1250. All of which came from the Donkey Kong Forum.
I got a message from John Lexmark on KLOV, he wanted to point out he made a significant contribution to the save George fund ($150) and he is not a member of DFK. So most of the money came from DKF but not all, some of the money came from the CAG community at large. At any rate, we are all glad everything worked out in the end.
-Ken
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It's great to hear things are improved, George. May they continue that way!